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| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | WLS AM | World’s first Dairy Queen to be revived as Route 66 landmark in Joliet | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/06/26/worlds-first-dairy-queen-to-be-revived-as-route-66-landmark-in-joliet/ | The world’s first Dairy Queen is being revived to be a Route 66 landmark in Joliet. The Dairy Queen was opened up by J.C. McCullough and Sherb Noble on June 22, 1940 at 501 N. Chicago. St. in downtown Joliet. The Joliet Area Historical Museum is leading the project along … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago-area trans authors create their own representation, preserve a record for future generations | https://www.wbez.org/books/2026/06/26/chicago-area-trans-authors-representation-pride | Tamara Jereé found their community in a sapphic book club on the South Side. The Hyde Park-based fantasy-romance author struggled to find acceptance growing up in Alabama. But they moved to Chicago in 2023, and got to know the city’s queer lit community and its authors for the first time. … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | NBC Local | Blast from the past: Ulta to start carrying treasured mall brand from 1990s, 2000s | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ulta-to-start-carrying-bath-body-works-products/3954020/ | Bath & Body Works, an iconic mall staple from the 1990s and 2000s, will soon start selling some of its most recognizable products at Ulta Beauty stores. The partnership, between Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty was announced June 23. According to a news release, more than 600 Ulta … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 30 things to do in Chicago this weekend | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/35-things-do-chicago-this-weekend | ![What Pride Month means to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community][7] ![What Pride Month means to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community][7] #### [ What Pride Month means to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community ][8] We want to dig deeper into the Stonewall uprising and the impact its had on Chicago. Joining us is Terrence Chappell with Pride … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/john-bolton-pleads-guilty-classified-files-case | ![][1] article FILE-Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton leaves federal court after pleading not guilty to charges of mishandling classified material on October 17, 2025 in Greenbelt, Maryland. Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. ( Expand #### The Brief * * John Bolton pleaded guilty … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | What to know about Chicago's 2026 Pride Parade: Route, street closures and more | https://chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2026/06/26/what-to-know-about-chicagos-2026-pride-parade-route-street-closures-and-more | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] For the 55th year, Chicago’s Pride Parade is stepping off to celebrate the city’s LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme, … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Water for Elephantsbreathes new life into old tropes | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/water-for-elephants-broadway-in-chicago/ | There’s a lot of easy lore around circus life, making it an excellent setting to take a shallow dive into humanity. I’ve often noted that the easiest way to add circus to your show is to make your show about circus, rather than to make your circus about a show. … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Review:Leviticus | https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-review/review-leviticus/ | As a snappy description, “ _It Follows_ __ but gay” isn’t quite fair to _Leviticus_ , but there’s no way for writer-director Adrian Chiarella’s feature debut, about an entity that remains unseen to those except its prey, to avoid the comparisons. In fact, it seems to invite them: The film’s … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | CBS Local | Red Cross assisting Merrillville, Indiana impacted by June storms | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/american-red-cross-merrillville-indiana-june-storms/ | The American Red Cross was assisting residents in Merrillville, Indiana, on Friday who faced destruction from severe weather this past month. Red Cross volunteers handed out supplies such as gloves, rakes, arps, and more to homeowners who are still picking up the pieces after the June 11 tornado and the … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | CBS Local | Join CBS News Chicago at "Party at the Pier" on Friday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cbs-news-chicago-takes-over-navy-pier/ | Join CBS News Chicago for the third annual "Party at the Pier" on Friday. Stop by Navy Pier as we bring you along for festivities, including boat rides, yoga classes, roller skating, and more from 5 to 11 a.m. The Orenda Dance Company, The 40+ Double Dutch Club, and The … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | City’s ‘Keep Chicago Clean’ Campaign Encourages Neighbors To Pick Up Litter This Summer | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/26/citys-keep-chicago-clean-campaign-encourages-neighbors-to-pick-up-litter-this-summer/ | AUBURN GRESHAM — A new citywide campaign is encouraging residents to reduce litter and waste pollution and help clean their communities. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. David Moore (17th) and the city’s departments of Streets and Sanitation and Environment launched the [ Keep Chicago Clean ][1] campaign Friday morning. The beautification … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | ABC Local | Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information | https://abc7.com/post/john-bolton-plea-deal-ex-trump-national-security-adviser-pleads-guilty-classified-information-case/19388115/ | GREENBELT, Md. -- Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term. [ Bolton ][48] , who became an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump after serving … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | ABC Local | King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment | https://abc7chicago.com/story/king-charles-iii-will-not-live-buckingham-palace-completion-costly-refurbishment/19388223/ | [ King Charles III ][42] will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the historic building that has been the center of royal life for almost 200 years. Royal officials stressed … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | ABC Local | Small airplane reportedly crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper | https://abc7.com/post/citic-tower-small-airplane-reportedly-crashed-china-zun-tallest-skyscraper-beijing/19388298/ | BEIJING -- A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the city's business district. Photos show what appeared to be a hole in the glass facade on one side … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | ABC Local | Best last-chance deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 on this final day of sales | https://abc7.com/post/best-last-chance-amazon-prime-2026-deals-final-day-sales/19383677/ | _As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*_ Don't miss out-today is the final day to score great Amazon Prime deals. There are still plenty of bargains left, so whether you're shopping for yourself or picking up gifts, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | ABC Local | Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Northern California beach | https://abc7chicago.com/story/half-moon-bay-accident-possibly-distracted-lifeguard-truck-ran-woman-lying-francis-beach-california/19388218/ | HALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at a Northern California beach Wednesday afternoon. According to State Parks officials, the incident happened at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, where the woman was lying on the … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | WLS AM | Boat Crash Under Investigation | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/06/26/boat-crash-under-investigation/ | (CHICAGO) — An investigation is underway after two boats collided Thursday night on Lake Michigan. Officials with the Chicago Police Marine Unit say the crash, which happened around 11:40 p.m. near Monroe Harbor, left five people hospitalized. Nine others who were aboard the boats refused treatment at the scene. The … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | WLS AM | Caleb Williams’ attempt to trademark ‘Iceman’ initially refused | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/06/26/caleb-williams-attempt-to-trademark-iceman-initially-refused/ | [ Caleb Williams ][1] ‘ attempt to trademark the word “Iceman” has at least temporarily been given the boot. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused the [ Chicago Bears ][2] quarterback’s application for “Iceman” as of Wednesday, according to USPTO records. It is not, though, due … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Resident jumps from fifth floor as firefighters battle Edgewater high-rise blaze | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/resident-jumps-from-fifth-floor-firefighters-battle-edgewater-high-rise-blaze | ![Crews battle apartment fire on Chicago's North Side][9] ![Crews battle apartment fire on Chicago's North Side][9] #### [ Crews battle apartment fire on Chicago's North Side ][10] A fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. #### The Brief * * A resident jumped … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | June 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-checks | ![][1] article FILE - In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on Oct. 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Expand #### The Brief * * The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), and the … |